News for '-ram-mandir'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

'They are making Ayodhya like Vatican or Mecca'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

'This is about reviving this country as a centre of Hindutva at Ayodhya.'

Ayodhya always a part of core agenda, says BJP

Ayodhya always a part of core agenda, says BJP

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The Ram Mandir issue continues to be on Bharatiya Janata Party's "core agenda", the party said in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Ram Temple construction work in full swing: Trust secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Construction work on the Ram temple in Ayodhya is going on in full swing and a part of construction is likely to be completed by October this year, said general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Champat Rai on Monday.

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

'We are the protectors of Hindus'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Police escorted the rally all the way, at one point standing in a row to prevent the rallyists from entering a side road where stood a huge mosque. Across the road, an old Muslim woman asked her Hindu neighbour what the rally was all about. The latter shrugged her ignorance, looking on in bewilderment at the young men with their saffron flags, all of them wearing Bajrang Dal T-shirts.

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Welcomed Babri verdict with 'Jai Shri Ram' chant: Advani

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leaders L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi reacted to the court acquitting them in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

The RSS Has Never Been So Weak!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Political power has now been outsourced fully to the Modi government. Even if the RSS is still, in principle, his guru, nobody would dare to whisper a word of advice to Modi, forget some whiff of criticism. When the shishya grows into such a popular and domineering leader, the guru has to applaud from the sidelines, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Will behead those who oppose Ram temple in Ayodhya: BJP MLA

Will behead those who oppose Ram temple in Ayodhya: BJP MLA

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

T Raja Singh, who represents Goshamahal constituency in Hyderabad, is heard saying this in a video where he is addressing a gathering as part of Ram Navmi celebrations held here on April 5.

Will PM Modi be quarantined, asks Sena after priest tests +ve

Will PM Modi be quarantined, asks Sena after priest tests +ve

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Ram Janmabhoomi trust head Nritya Gopal Das tested positive for novel coronavirus infection. He shared stage with PM Modi.

Let next Prez be 'Hindutva rubber stamp': Sena

Let next Prez be 'Hindutva rubber stamp': Sena

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The Sena has repeatedly said that its choice for the the highest office is the RSS chief.

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Hardik Patel quits Cong, says its leaders hate Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Today, after mustering courage, I am resigning from the party post and primary membership of the Congress'

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Ram temple construction to begin on June 10

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The event will be marked by prayers to Lord Shiva at the Kuber Tila shrine on the Ram Janmabhoomi site, allocated for the temple in a historic Supreme Court verdict last November.

'Construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya is mandatory'

'Construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya is mandatory'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Amid protests outside the Delhi University, senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy went ahead with a seminar on the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya where he asserted that nothing will be done forcibly or against the law.

Use of 'bhagwa' to win votes an insult to seers: Chh'garh CM

Use of 'bhagwa' to win votes an insult to seers: Chh'garh CM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Baghel went on to allege that the RSS brought "aggressive Hindutva" here, saying that it believes in "destroying everyone whose thinking does not match theirs".

Ram Temple will be completed during NDA's tenure: Sadhvi Prachi

Ram Temple will be completed during NDA's tenure: Sadhvi Prachi

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Construction work for Ram Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya would start "soon" and be "completed during this tenure" of the present National Democratic Alliance government, controversial Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Sadhvi Prachi said on Friday.

Uddhav will definitely go for Ram temple bhoomi pujan: Raut

Uddhav will definitely go for Ram temple bhoomi pujan: Raut

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Chief Minister Thackeray will definitely go for the 'bhoomi pujan' ceremony, because the Shiv Sena shares sentimental, religious and national ties with this issue," Raut said.

'BJP's downfall has come now'

'BJP's downfall has come now'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'The people of Jharkhand know that Modi is not going to become chief minister, so why should they vote for the BJP?'

Kashi Vishwanath corridor: Will it give BJP edge in 2022 UP polls?

Kashi Vishwanath corridor: Will it give BJP edge in 2022 UP polls?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The newly-inaugurated Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi is being largely hailed as a symbol of resurrection of India's spiritual consciousness but a section of people here claims that the mega project is being showcased so that the ruling party gets a "political edge" in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.

They say BJP is hoodwinking voters. Agree?

They say BJP is hoodwinking voters. Agree?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Political parties have slammed Bharatiya Janata Party's manifesto especially over inclusion of Ram temple and other 'Hindutva' issues, saying it was only aimed at hoodwinking voters.

'Hindu rashtra can't consist of Hindus alone'

'Hindu rashtra can't consist of Hindus alone'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Why can't the Supreme Court say that secularism is part of the basic structure of the Constitution, and therefore, steps must be taken to operationalise it?'

Bhoomi pujan' fulfils Bal Thackeray's dream: Sena

Bhoomi pujan' fulfils Bal Thackeray's dream: Sena

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The Shiv Sena, an ex-BJP ally which has been a strong supporter of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, congratulated the people of the country over the long-awaited foundation stone laying ceremony for the grand temple.

'It's time Modi tells his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Ram temple issue'

'It's time Modi tells his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Ram temple issue'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Modi should reveal his 'Mann Ki Baat' on the contentious issue of Ram temple in Ayodhya, said Sena in Saamna

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his 'ego will be destroyed' the way her Bandra home was demolished.

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Will Ayodhya verdict help BJP in Bengal polls?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

The BJP which stormed into Mamata Banerjee's fortress earlier this year by bagging 18 of the 42 Lok Sabha seats faced immense flak when the final NRC in Assam left out Bengali Hindus in large numbers.

Bhoomi pujan: Dhawan, Raina, Bajrang elated

Bhoomi pujan: Dhawan, Raina, Bajrang elated

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Top India batsman Shikhar Dhawan saw it as a historic day of celebration, while former cricketer Mohammed Kaif reminded the country of its culture of peaceful coexistence as sportspersons reacted to the bhoomi pujan ceremony for a temple of Lord Ram in Ayodhya.

Bhoomi pujan: What the Muslims of Ayodhya think

Bhoomi pujan: What the Muslims of Ayodhya think

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Khan, a local politician and social worker, has been openly pro-temple during the bitter temple-mosque dispute. But there are other signs that his community wants to move on, beyond the dispute that many Hindus and Muslims feel held Ayodhya back.

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

'Babri decision not on unexpected lines for Indian Muslims'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'We were expecting at least they would be held guilty, but instead they have gone scot-free'

BJP drops 'Ayodhya' for Maya's statues in UP manifesto

BJP drops 'Ayodhya' for Maya's statues in UP manifesto

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Bhartiya Janata Party's all time favourite Ayodhya Ram Mandir issue has clearly taken a backseat in the party manifesto for the forthcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. However, what appears to have taken Ayodhya's erstwhile prominent position were the multi-billion rupee monuments and parks erected by UP Chief Minister Mayawati.

RSS, VHP planning Mandir stir ahead of Modi move

RSS, VHP planning Mandir stir ahead of Modi move

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Before the possible arrival of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to New Delhi ahead of the 2014 general election, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh have decided to rake up the Ayodhya Ram Mandir issue again.

Why are Debina and Gurmeet in Ayodhya?

Why are Debina and Gurmeet in Ayodhya?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Seen Anil Kapoor like this? What is Rana celebrating?

Temple of Lord Ram's kuldevi hopes for huge footfalls

Temple of Lord Ram's kuldevi hopes for huge footfalls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

With the 'bhoomi pujan' for a temple at the spot where many devout Hindus believe Lord Ram was born, priests are enlivened with the hope that their Badhi Devkaali Mandir too will get footfalls from far and wide.

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

PHOTOS: Ayodhya glitters with diyas on the eve of bhoomi pujan

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

As the evening progressed, Ram bhajans echoed at virtually each and every street of the temple town and earthen lamps lined the streets from Naya Ghat and Ram ki Paidhi to Hanumangarhi, giving children a perfect selfie background.

'Entire Ayodhya is bathed in Ram's bhakti'

'Entire Ayodhya is bathed in Ram's bhakti'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'No COVID-19 positive person will be allowed when the bhoomi pujan happens on August 5 in Prime Minister Modi's presence.'

Lord Ram had sent Sita home, BJP must dump Modi: Cong

Lord Ram had sent Sita home, BJP must dump Modi: Cong

Rediff.com10 May 2012

With his role in post-Godhra riots again coming into question, Congress on Tuesday asked Bharatiya Janata Party to dump the Guajrat chief minister like Lord Rama had sent Sita out of his home to clear the doubts of the people.

'ED can't intimidate us to betray Uddhav'

'ED can't intimidate us to betray Uddhav'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'Hindutva doesn't teach you to stab someone in the back.'

'Without winning another state, Kejri can't be a threat to Modi'

'Without winning another state, Kejri can't be a threat to Modi'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'AAP's next target will be Punjab.'

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Five members of a school management near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district have been booked.

Lukewarm response in UP to Bharti's return to BJP

Lukewarm response in UP to Bharti's return to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Uma Bharti's return to the BJP, six years after she was expelled, has evoked mixed response in the party unit of Uttar Pradesh. The firebrand leader has been entrusted the task of outlining the strategy for the next state assembly elections in 2012.While state BJP president Surya Pratap Shahi has welcomed the move and praised her for her prominent role in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir movement, former state BJP chief and Bajrang Dal founder Vinay Katiyar is not too hopeful.

BJP: 'Jharkhand results matter of serious concern'

BJP: 'Jharkhand results matter of serious concern'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

'The voters of Jharkhand did not accept Raghubar Das.'

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Lessons from Ramayana, Mahabharata in distant lands

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'I was fortunate to have served as India's ambassador to Indonesia and witnessed on several occasions, the incredible performances of the Ramayana and episodes from the Mahabharata in Jogjakarta and in Bali,' recalls former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

PHOTOS: What Ayodhya's Ram temple will look like

PHOTOS: What Ayodhya's Ram temple will look like

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Gold and silver will be used in the design of the main doors of the temple.